A two-billion-dollar global leader in the high performance and lifestyle footwear industry, Skechers USA, Inc. designs, develops and markets more than 3,000 styles for men, women and children. Skechers' success stems from its employees, high-quality, varied product offering, diversified domestic and international distribution channels, and targeted multi-channel marketing. 

The company offers two distinct footwear categories: a lifestyle division which includes Skechers Memory Foam and the charity line BOBS from Skechers, and Skechers Performance which includes Skechers GOrun and Skechers GOwalk footwear. Through licensing agreements, the company also offers branded apparel, bags, eyewear and more. 

Celebrity product endorsees for Skechers' collections include the world famous drummer Ringo Starr, multi-platinum recording artist Demi Lovato, model and actress Kelly Brook, TV personality Brooke Burke-Charvet, legendary quarterbacks Joe Montana and Joe Namath, baseball stars Pete Rose and Mariano Rivera, and The Voice winner Danielle Bradbery. In addition, elite marathon champion and Boston Marathon winner Meb Keflezighi, elite runner Kara Goucher, and pro golfer Matt Kuchar represent the Skechers Performance Division. 

The Company sells its footwear in department, specialty and independent stores, as well as through more than 1000 Company-owned Skechers retail stores and online at skechers.com. Beyond the United States, Skechers product is available in more than 120 countries and territories through an international network of subsidiaries in Canada, Brazil, Chile, Japan, and across Europe, as well as through joint ventures in Asia and distributors around the world. 

Skechers ships product through a 1.82 million square-foot, fully automated, LEED-Gold certified distribution facility in California that serves North America. The Company also operates a 753,000-square-foot facility in Belgium that serves Europe and ships directly to the rest of the planet.

The Marketing Coordinator will assist and help execute the marketing activities including print and media advertising, point of purchase material, event planning, promotional signage, sales analysis and sales initiatives which supports our retail sales objectives. They will assist with community events, grand openings, and special events.  Additionally, the position will be responsible for administrative support of the marketing department including managing inventory levels of marketing materials and giveaways, and tracking of POP orders. 


ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS

 • Help organize and plan events including store openings, special events and community/center based events.
• Maintain marketing and promotional inventory and re-order as necessary.
• Research and execute local marketing opportunities as needed including vendor negotiation.
• Oversee lease required advertising programs for specific retail properties.
• Work closely on a store by store basis to address specific marketing/promotional needs.
• Write memos to communicate direction to stores.
• Run weekly reports to monitor coupon/discount code activity and report on abnormalities.
• Assist in creating targeted advertising campaigns for stores including radio, direct mail, billboards, newspaper advertising, and more.
• Update marketing collateral in conjunction with seasonal changes and product initiatives.
• Research and procure new promotional giveaways and gift with purchase items.
• Work closely with Graphics department to develop creative and manage the process from inception to execution.  Ensure that deadlines are met.
• Track department expenses.
• Maintain a database of marketing graphic assets.
• Recap quarterly localization efforts of events and advertising.
• More as determined.
• Other special projects as assigned


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be highly efficient in MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Must demonstrate a high degree of expense awareness and control.
• Self-starter with high level of initiative and a strong sense of ownership and urgency.
• Ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships among all cross-functional groups.
• Ability to build relationships with outside vendors.
• Must display a high degree of professionalism, tact and diplomacy.
• Must possess strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple projects and priorities.
• Flexibility to frequent changes and ability to react quickly.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have at least have 2- 4 years of successful experience in a Marketing or a related position.
• Retail experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly proficient in MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator a plus.
• BA or BS in business or marketing or related field is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to perform detailed quantitative analysis on marketing campaigns to judge effectiveness.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk; sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel. The employee is occasionally required to sit for long period of times. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.